Anglican Studies Courses

There are two courses which the program offers every two years. Each of these is recommended for those seeking ordination. All Regent College students are welcome to take these courses.

History / Theology 650: Anglican History and Theology

This course is taught by Dr. J.l. Packer and surveys the core convictions, contentions and concerns that have marked Anglican theology from the Reformation to today. It includes readings from theologians in the Evangelical, Anglo-Catholic, and Broad Church traditions in their various forms and will conclude with discussion of Anglican identity today. It will thus serve as preparation for a teaching ministry in any Anglican context, and as a contribution to transdenominational understanding.

Theology 651: Anglican Life: Polity and Liturgy

This course is designed to introduce students to the nature and practice of Christian worship, liturgy and sacramental theology. After these subjects are introduced, the class will use its understanding of these subjects as a foundation for looking at the theology, history and practice of baptism, the Eucharist and other services used in Anglican parishes, particularly in light of the Book of Common Prayer tradition. Attention will also be given to the pastoral issues that surround the administration of these sacraments within the local parish. This course is taught by the Rev. Dr. Archie Pell.